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GVFS
ByMicrosoft-365Microsoft-365

GVFS

#26in Version Control
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What is GVFS?

GVFS virtualizes the file system beneath your git repo so that git and all tools see a fully hydrated repo, but GVFS only downloads objects as they are needed. GVFS also manages git's sparse-checkout to ensure that git operations like status, checkout, etc., can be as quick as possible.

GVFS is a tool in the Version Control category of a tech stack.

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GVFS Alternatives & Comparisons

What are some alternatives to GVFS?

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Git Flow

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It provides excellent command line help and output. It is a merge based solution. It doesn't rebase feature branches.

Atlassian Stash

Atlassian Stash

It is a centralized solution to manage Git repositories behind the firewall. Streamlined for small agile teams, powerful enough for large organizations.

GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop

It is an open-source multi-platform GUI Git client designed for working with GitHub repositories. Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, it simplifies your development workflow.

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GVFS Integrations

Git, Azure DevOps are some of the popular tools that integrate with GVFS. Here's a list of all 2 tools that integrate with GVFS.

Git
Git
Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps
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